Ghargaon - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Ghargaon is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Shrigonda and around 45 km from Ahmadnagar. Ghargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghargaon is 558487. The village covers a total geographical area of 2401.13 hectares and falls under the 413728 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Ghargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghargaon

As per Census 2011, Ghargaon village has a total population of 6,435 people, consisting of 3,345 males and 3,090 females. The village has 1,307 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 825 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,520 literate and 1,915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 988 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 286 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghargaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghargaon

Ghargaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghargaon

Ghargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belvandi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Ghargaon is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Ghargaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghargaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghargaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghargaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghargaon village are given below:

FAQs about Ghargaon